Casual Academic Employment (Tutors) - information for students
- School of Computing and Information Technology
- Engineering, Physics, Maths & Statistics
- Indigenous Tailored Academic Program (ITAP)
- Forms and useful information
About
The School of Computing and Information Technology within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences is seeking appropriately qualified people to provide academic support to students.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate appropriate academic background:
- completed qualification in the relevant discipline at least one AQF qualification level higher* than the subject being taught; or
- completed qualification in the relevant discipline at the same AQF level* and have been assessed as having relevant professional or practice-based experience equivalent to the one qualification level above the subject being taught.
If you are successful in gaining employment, you will need to provide copies of your CV and transcripts.
How to apply
Download, complete and submit application form along with Curriculum Vitae (CV) to eis-ptt@uow.edu.au. Interviews will be held typically about one month prior to start of session. Please Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee employment.
AQF levels
*For an explanation of AQF levels, please refer to the Australian Qualifications Framework For further information about Teaching Staff Qualifications and Professional Equivalency please refer to Section 5 of the UOW Teaching and Assessment: Code of Practice – Teaching Policy.
The Faculty expects casual academics to:
- have a thorough knowledge of the topic/skills they are teaching
- be able to communicate their knowledge clearly
- possess enthusiasm for learning & teaching
- be encouraging and approachable, treat all students fairly
- demonstrate good organizational, communication and presentation skills
- be punctual, and come to class prepared
- act in accordance with occupational health and safety practices, University policy and legislative requirements at all times.
Applicants must be eligible to undertake paid work in Australia. Documentary proof of citizenship/visa will be required before successful applicants can commence work. Scholarship holders and international students should check the terms of their scholarship or visa before applying.
All applicants should be able to work until the end of the relevant session. Applications will be assessed in the period leading up to the session.
About
Students should approach individual subject coordinators and/or their supervisor to express interest in becoming a casual tutor.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate appropriate academic background:
- completed qualification in the relevant discipline at least one AQF qualification level higher* than the subject being taught; or
- completed qualification in the relevant discipline at the same AQF level* and have been assessed as having relevant professional or practice-based experience equivalent to the one qualification level above the subject being taught.
If you are successful in gaining employment, you will need to provide copies of your CV and transcripts to the subject coordinator employing you.
*For an explanation of AQF levels, please refer to the Australian Qualifications Framework For further information about Teaching Staff Qualifications and Professional Equivalency please refer to Section 5 of the UOW Teaching and Assessment: Code of Practice – Teaching Policy.
The Faculty expects demonstrators/tutors to:
- have a thorough knowledge of the topic/skills they are teaching
- be able to communicate their knowledge clearly
- possess enthusiasm for learning & teaching
- be encouraging and approachable, and treat all students fairly
- demonstrate good organizational, communication and presentation skills
- be punctual, and come to class prepared
- act in accordance with occupational health and safety practices, University policy and legislative requirements at all times.
Applicants must be eligible to undertake paid work in Australia. Documentary proof of citizenship/visa will be required before successful applicants can commence work. Scholarship holders and international students should check the terms of their scholarship or visa before applying.
Are you passionate about helping people and giving back to the UOW community? We are looking for someone like you!
The Indigenous Tailored Academic Program (ITAP) is an academic support initiative by Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC) and aims to improve educational outcomes for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at UOW. The principal goal of ITAP is to explicitly connect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with the supports most appropriate to their individual needs and moves away from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. These supports assist in enabling students to participate equitably and compete at the level of their peers in their chosen program of study. A core part of this program is the offer of one-on-one tutoring whilst students are enrolled at UOW. We have a number of students studying a diverse range of degrees who require a tutor to help them reach their goals. Students are eligible to receive 2 hours of tutoring per subject per week. When recruiting tutors we look for;
- A passion to help Indigenous students
- Time and flexibility to tutor
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise judgment effectively
- At least a high credit , distinction or high distinction average in their studies
- The ability to build rapport
The ITAP Tutor role is a paid position. If you can see yourself contributing positively to a student’s journey by sharing your own, please email itas-wic@uow.edu.au for more information.
Next Steps
If successful, the following additional paperwork is required if you are engaged as a tutor. Please submit to EIS Finance in room 4.101.
Casual Academic Authority Form
UOW Human Resources require personal identification to be provided if this is your first authority for UOW. The original forms of identification will need to be sighted by the school/faculty, and a verified sighted copy attached to the authority.
The forms of identification which will be accepted for Australian citizens are one of the following:
- A valid Australian passport; OR
- A valid Australian driver’s license AND an Australian birth certificate/citizenship certificate.
Casual staff who are not Australian citizens (including permanent residents) must always provide the following:
- A valid passport; AND
- Visa label/visa email/VEVO.
- Visa Holder Work Entitlement form
Tax File Number Declaration Form to be completed if
- This is the first time you have been employed by UOW
- Your circumstances have changed
Superannuation Choice of Fund Form
- If you wish to nominate your own Superannuation fund and have not previously provided this information.
Sponsored User Account Application
- Required if you have never held a UOW staff email account.
The Casual Academic Authority Form, Tax File Number Declaration and the Superannuation Choice of Fund Form can all be obtained from EIS Finance.